Plane Captain

Amentum•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•$42

About The Position

The Plane Captain performs aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turnaround inspections, and other flight-line duties. The role includes providing technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to employees classified as Aircraft Washers and Plane Captain Helpers. The position requires compliance with safety, maintenance, FOD, hazardous-waste, egress-familiarization, and tool-control requirements, as well as professional customer service and care of government- and company-owned equipment. The role involves working assigned shifts and schedules and may require travel in support of cross-country rescues and detachments of unknown duration. Physical activities include bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling, and working in uncomfortable positions; lifting objects normally not exceeding 70 pounds; and standing or walking for extended periods. Work conditions may include severe weather, high noise, electrical hazards, fumes, or airborne particles, and may require respirator use. Amentum describes itself as a global engineering and technology solutions company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, with approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries. The stated compensation rate is 42.34; the posting describes compensation as a good-faith estimate that may vary based on several factors. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight-line operations.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain company- or government-required qualifications, certifications, licenses, or security clearance.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Thorough knowledge of applicable safety and maintenance manuals.
Thorough working knowledge of aircraft flight-line operations, aircraft handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and normal aircraft operational safety requirements.
Ability to work any assigned shift and schedule.
Ability to travel in support of cross-country rescues and detachments of unknown duration.
Ability to perform physical activities associated with shop, hangar, and flight-line maintenance, including bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, and kneeling.
Ability to lift objects normally not exceeding 70 pounds and to walk or stand on level or inclined surfaces for extended periods.
Close vision, including color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; hearing within the normal range; and eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
May be required to use a respirator.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
Perform daily and turnaround inspections according to applicable procedures.
Initiate and complete applicable maintenance forms.
Perform aircraft fuel sampling and servicing according to established procedures.
Launch and recover aircraft.
Serve as aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery operations.
Tow aircraft and act as aircraft brake rider when required.
Tie down and cover aircraft using established procedures.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.
Use two-way communication equipment as required.
Ensure compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable general and industrial safety rules and regulations.
Ensure the safety, security, and preservation of government- and company-owned equipment.
Provide courteous and professional customer service.
Operate portable firefighting equipment.
Maintain work-center cleanliness.
Perform other qualified and position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Complete required training and fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.